PTO President Katherine Woods called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with approx. 30 people in attendance.

President’s Remarks:

Ms. Woods welcomed everyone to the first PTO meeting of the 2007 – 2008 school year and introduced the PTO Board Members. She gave a summary of the function of the PTO and the activities that it sponsors.

Secretary’s Report:

Minutes from the May 8th meeting were read by Christy Roberts. The minutes were motioned and approved.

Treasurer’s Report:

Treasurer Dottie Ballard reviewed the proposed budget for the 2007 – 2008 school year. She explained that actual budget numbers from the previous year are used as estimates for the current year.

A highlight for this year’s budget will be the renovation of the Kindergarten playground. Surplus from last year will be added to profit from this year’s Restaurant Raffle, grants from the county, and any additional money donated by sponsors via direct appeal. Yvonne Gazelle will chair a subcommittee charged with developing a playground design and pursuing necessary permits. The committee will include Kindergarten teachers, 2 parents and Mr. Zacharko. At least two designs will be developed based on available funds. These designs will address impact zone, installation, permit costs and removal of existing equipment, if necessary. The Design Team will present their options to PTO members at the March PTO meeting for vote with a goal of installing the new equipment by spring.

The 2007 – 2008 budget was unanimously approved by all present.

Principal’s Report

Mr. Zacharko reported the following:

• He introduced Ms. Diane Lorton, our new school Vice Principal and welcomed her to CSC Elementary.
• He stated that Stanford testing for the 2nd graders would occur the week of October 1st instead of in the spring.
• He reminded everyone that picture day is October 15th.

Staff Liason’s Report

Ms. Lombardo thanked the PTO for the taco dinner provided for the staff.

›› Committee Reports

The following comments were made:

• Ice Cream Social is still in need of volunteers for games and food shifts.
• Ms Seebeck will be presenting a proposal for a “health and wellness” plan for the school at an upcoming meeting.
• Ms. Crews-Carey reported that 5th grade drownproofing was fully staffed.
• Ms. Drake reported that the 5th grade bulb sale fund raiser was underway.

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 PM.